GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L 🢒 Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
  1. Inspect the following for the excessive wear or damage:
    2. • The oil pump outer gear
    • The oil pump inner gear
    • The oil pump cover
    • The oil pump body

    Object Number: 236061 Size: SH
  2. Measure the radial clearance between the oil pump outer gear and the oil pump body using a feeler gage.

    3. Replace the oil pump outer gear and/or oil pump if the clearance exceeds 0.30 mm (0.0118 in).


    Object Number: 236054 Size: SH
  3. Measure the side clearance between the oil pump gears and a straightedge using a feeler gage.

    4. Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.15 mm (0.0059 in).


    Object Number: 236057 Size: SH
  4. Measure the tip clearance between the oil pump gear tips using a feeler gage.

    5. Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.35 mm (0.0138 in).